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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.78, 967.79 and 471.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.78, 967.79 and 471.63 is: 706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.78 : 967.79 = 471.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.78/967.79 = 471.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.78x = 967.79 × 471.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.78x = 456,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,439.98/645.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.80

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